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I would say definetly bring all your own toiletries and lots of reading materials. I have my DH bring me snacks too like granola bars and dried fruits nothing parishable.
Oh and I have a picture of my DD and DH.
Good luck!

Hard candy! Like mints,jolly ranchers gum etc.. when I was in there all the meds and hydrating fluid made me have the worst cotton mouth...its supposed to keep u hydrated but it feels like ur dried out ..so along with water I used hard candies to try to keep from feeling so dry

This was a list I made a while back.I was in the hospital for a month but it felt like eternity, and then I got suddenly discharged for strict at home bedrest because I resealed!

1) Computer (Netflix is a must too if you can)2) Your own blankets/ Pillows, memory foam mattress cover if you can, or request one from the hospital (make that bed as cozy as possible)3) Your own night gowns/ lounge wear/ robes and slippers4) Smart phone and charger5) Magazines/ Kindle/ Books/ Bible/ Journal/ Coloring books 6) Snacks/ Gum/ Propel / Gatorade / Drinks (I have a mini fridge in my room which has been great, Hospital food sucks so having my own snacks and drinks has been awesome)7) Pictures of home and everything you miss! I made a 24X36 calendar on walgreens.com with pictures of my husband, my dog, my family, My ultrasound pic, vacations I've been on and inspirational quotes. Also having the Calendar is good, the days just start to run into each other so every night I mark off the day that's past to see how far I've gone and mark each new goal like 26 weeks, 28 weeks and so on! I've stuck it on the wall at the end of my bed so I can look at them all day.8) Flowers/ Plants having some outdoors inside is a must especially for the days you go crazy and just want some fresh air and nature!9) Fluffy towels. Hospital towels suck so having your own towels is a must10) Your own toiletries. shampoo, conditioner, Dry shampoo,mini manicure set, Baby/face wipes, lip balm etc. Honestly just washing your hair makes you feel like a new person! I'm allowed bathroom privlages and I can take a shower twice a week but in the beginning I couldn't take a shower. When I finally could I just cried with joy! If you can't take a shower ask a nurse to wash your hair. 11) Nice scented lotion. The smells of the hospital can drive you crazy so having some nice smelling lotion can be so luxurious and the hospital air is SO dry. I also have some glade scented gells in my room so it smells fresh and nice!12) Crochet/ Knitting/ Craft stuff. It helps to have a project, even if you don't know how to knit or crochet you can look up how online!

I've been on hbr for a month now, I agree with everybody's suggestions. I guess I would only add a few things...

Flip flops - I wear them when I take a shower just like I'm back in the college dorm
Fluffy robe
Keurig - I have a whole station set up with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, etc
Humidifier - it's so dry in the hospital

Good luck, it's not easy but it'll be over soon, and our reward will be amazing!